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Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired

  • 20082008
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
5.1K
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Roman Polanski in Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008)
  • Documentary
  • Crime
Examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary filmmaker Roman Polanski's sudden flight from the United States.Examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary filmmaker Roman Polanski's sudden flight from the United States.Examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary filmmaker Roman Polanski's sudden flight from the United States.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
5.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Marina Zenovich
  • Writers
    • Joe Bini
    • P.G. Morgan
    • Marina Zenovich
  • Stars
    • Andrew Braunsberg
    • Richard Brenneman
    • Douglas Dalton
Top credits
  • Director
    • Marina Zenovich
  • Writers
    • Joe Bini
    • P.G. Morgan
    • Marina Zenovich
  • Stars
    • Andrew Braunsberg
    • Richard Brenneman
    • Douglas Dalton
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    • 47User reviews
    • 68Critic reviews
    • 78Metascore
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    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 5 wins & 13 nominations total

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    Andrew Braunsberg
    Andrew Braunsberg
    • Self - Producer & Polanski's Friendas Self - Producer & Polanski's Friend
    Richard Brenneman
    Richard Brenneman
    • Self - Reporter, Santa Monica Evening Outlookas Self - Reporter, Santa Monica Evening Outlook
    Douglas Dalton
    Douglas Dalton
    • Self - Attorney for the Defenseas Self - Attorney for the Defense
    Marilyn Beck
    Marilyn Beck
    • Self - Hollywood Gossip Columnistas Self - Hollywood Gossip Columnist
    Steve Barshop
    • Self - Assistant District Attorneyas Self - Assistant District Attorney
    Madeline Bessmer
    Madeline Bessmer
    • Self - Girlfriend #2as Self - Girlfriend #2
    Michael M. Crain
    • Self - Former Public Defenderas Self - Former Public Defender
    Samantha Geimer
    Samantha Geimer
    • Self - Victimas Self - Victim
    Mia Farrow
    Mia Farrow
    • Self - Actressas Self - Actress
    Pedro Almodóvar
    Pedro Almodóvar
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    Istvan Bajzat
    Istvan Bajzat
    • Self - Photographeras Self - Photographer
    Pierre-André Boutang
    • Self - Polanski's Friendas Self - Polanski's Friend
    Nicolas Cage
    Nicolas Cage
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    Michael Caine
    Michael Caine
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    John Cassavetes
    John Cassavetes
    • Guy Woodhouseas Guy Woodhouse
    • (archive footage)
    Dick Cavett
    Dick Cavett
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    Furnell Chatman
    Furnell Chatman
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    Joan Collins
    Joan Collins
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    • Director
      • Marina Zenovich
    • Writers
      • Joe Bini
      • P.G. Morgan
      • Marina Zenovich
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    • Trivia
      On 26 September 2009, Roman Polanski was detained by Swiss police at Zurich Airport while trying to enter Switzerland. Since this was only 1 year and 7 months after the release of this widely discussed documentary at Sundance (Jan.18, 2008), there is reason to believe, that this film was actually what caused the new arrest warrant, because it dared to question the legality of Polanski's L.A. trial in 1977 and 1978 before he fled to France on 1st February 1978. Polanski and his lawyers also tried to use the new evidence from this documentary to attack the L.A. justice system, which must have awakened their new interest in the old case, too.
    • Quotes

      Samantha Geimer: The worst part was... no one believed me.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Dark Knight/Hancock/Meet Dave/Journey to the Center of the Earth/Hellboy II: The Golden Army/The Wackness/Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Lullaby
      Written by Krzysztof Komeda

      Sung by Mia Farrow

    User reviews47

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Crime means time-and time doesn't neutralize guilt,folks
    Roman Polanski is what I would consider a genius filmmaker. He is the consummate "filmmaker's director", and has made many excellent films--some of the most important films ever created-- for over 40 years.I think he is a highly engaging, intelligent and gifted human being. And I would treasure the opportunity to sit with him over a glass of wine and hear ,what I'm sure would be an amazing, riveting life story.

    Having said that,the recent motions to dismiss his guilt regarding the 1977 child-rape case HE PLEAD GUILTY TO to me are belittling of our criminal justice system.

    It boils down to his GUILT, not wheather or not the judge is an a**hole--right? Haven't many convicted members of the MANSON family ,guilty of slaughtering his pregnant wife and unborn son, attempted similar motions, pleas and tactics to reduce or overthrow THEIR sentences. Do THEY also deserve to "walk" just because it's "been a long time and things change"?

    This is a compelling film and very, very absorbing and it is recommended viewing,regardless of your personal opinion regarding Polanski's guilt--but to what end? I do not agree with it's perspective,purpose and viewpoint so in that sense, it is an inherently flawed project.

    We wish you could return to the USA, Mr.Polanski--But you have done something that you must pay for, just as Tex Watson and Susan Atkins have to pay for the crimes they inflicted in your rented home on Cielo Drive on that tragic summer evening in 1969.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 11, 2008 (Greece)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Cinefilo
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Roman Polanski: Se busca
    • Production companies
      • HBO Documentary Films
      • Graceful Pictures
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $59,192
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,613
      • Jul 13, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $100,458
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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